Monthly Archives: July 2008

3 Things

Posted on July 24, 2008 by robchristopher

Be Kind Rewind [2008] 1. Hundreds of videotapes lie in the middle of the street. A steamroller methodically drives over them. Signorney Weaver: “Make another pass.”2. Jack Black kicks the light pole, and because his whole body is magnetized his foot … Continue reading →

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3 things about Tina Mascara & Guido Santi’s CHRIS & DON. A LOVE STORY

Posted on July 23, 2008 by robchristopher

Chris & Don. A Love Story [2007] 1. Don’s story about Anna Magnani farting. So crass, but I bet Pasolini would have appreciated it. 2. “Yes, I know Charlize Theron. But you know how I feel about her. Vacuous.” 3. … Continue reading →

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3 things about Michael Ritchie’s THE CANDIDATE

Posted on July 21, 2008 by robchristopher

The Candidate [1972] 1. On a TV monitor during the setup for the debate, for a brief moment the two candidates’ heads are superimposed. Brilliant. 2. Peter Boyle grabs a chair and backs himself into the elevator, shouting, “Stay back! … Continue reading →

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3 things about Zoe Cassavetes’ BROKEN ENGLISH

Posted on July 21, 2008 by robchristopher

Broken English [2007] 1. She tries on the dress by draping it in front of her, inserting her head in the neck-holewhile it’s still on the hanger. 2. Julien grabs her bag, tugs on her arm and physically drags her … Continue reading →

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3 Things

Posted on July 20, 2008 by robchristopher

Waiting for Guffman [1996] 1. The poster for the show “We’ll Dance Till The Cows Come Home” on Corky’s wall.2. Fred Willard: “She hasn’t cried this much since the day we got married.”3. Bob Balaban conducting the orchestra, hunched over … Continue reading →

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Music

Posted on July 17, 2008 by robchristopher

My Top Ten artists (by frequency) according to my last.fm profile: 1 Duke Ellington2 David Byrne3 Talking Heads4 Neil Young5 Brian Eno6 The Beatles7 Jackie McLean8 Amon Tobin9 Goldfrapp10 Les Baxter

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Protected: Office Rant

Posted on July 16, 2008 by robchristopher

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Spices, Pinatas, Collapse

Posted on July 16, 2008 by robchristopher

Yesterday when I got off work I made my way north to the Spice House, where I indulged myself by buying three jars of seasonings: Spicy Cajun, Taco, and Sunny Paris. I really love just spending time in the store … Continue reading →

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Habit

Posted on July 15, 2008 by robchristopher

From an article. Ah, how true: “Habits are formed when the memory associates specific actions with specific places or moods,” said Dr. Wood, a professor of psychology and neuroscience at Duke. “If you regularly eat chips while sitting on the … Continue reading →

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3 things about Guy Maddin’s MY WINNIPEG

Posted on July 13, 2008 by robchristopher

My Winnipeg [2007] 1. Anne Savage’s pronunciation of “tire iron.” 2. Three or four travelers slumped over a table on a train car, continuously falling asleep and then trying to wake up. 3. I’m paraphrasing here but Guy Maddin says, … Continue reading →

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